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Is it worth a trip to the doctor for lower leg swelling?
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Yes.: There are many causes of lower leg swelling, including some dangerous ones like heart failure or deep vein thrombosis. For this reason, it is always a good idea to be evaluated by a physician if you have leg swelling.
Answered 4/28/2019
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Absolutely: I completely agree with drs. Dinapoli and machtinger. Something serious and, potentially, even life threatening shouldn't be ignored.
Answered 5/27/2012
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